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  "id": "2026-03-26-university-of-florida-cancer-genetics-gas-odor-evacuation",
  "slug": "university-of-florida-cancer-genetics-gas-odor-evacuation-2026-03-26",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Florida",
    "shortName": "UF",
    "state": "FL",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "UF Alert / @UFAlert",
    "enrollment": 60000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-03-26",
    "type": "gas-leak",
    "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification",
    "resolution": "unfounded",
    "headline": "Cancer and Genetics gas odor evacuation then no leak found",
    "headlinePublic": "Cancer and Genetics gas odor evacuation then no leak found",
    "summary": "UF Alert [evacuated the Cancer and Genetics Research Building for a strong gas odor](https://x.com/UFAlert/status/2037174649293832541), [updated with fire rescue on scene](https://x.com/UFAlert/status/2037178200241955042), then [cleared that no gas leak was identified](https://x.com/UFAlert/status/2037188417880998049).",
    "outcome": "No gas leak identified; normal activities resumed."
  },
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestamp": "2026-03-26T10:27:39-04:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "Strong odor of gas located at Cancer and Genetics Research Building on 2033 Mowry Rd. Building being evacuated. Avoid area or shelter in place if nearby; details to follow.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/UFAlert/status/2037174649293832541",
      "sourceDescription": "@UFAlert",
      "annotations": [
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    {
      "sequence": 2,
      "type": "update",
      "timestamp": "2026-03-26T10:41:46-04:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "Update (Mowry Road). Fire rescue is on scene and working to locate the origin of the odor. Continue to avoid the area and follow the directions of first responders.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/UFAlert/status/2037178200241955042",
      "sourceDescription": "@UFAlert",
      "annotations": [
        "Dual independent X fetch match 2026-08-02. SPN 523."
      ],
      "characterCount": 164
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    {
      "sequence": 3,
      "type": "update",
      "timestamp": "2026-03-26T10:55:38-04:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "UPDATE: (Cancer and Genetics): There has been no change in the situation. Avoid the area and follow the directions of first responders.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/UFAlert/status/2037181689856688225",
      "sourceDescription": "@UFAlert no change",
      "annotations": [
        "EXPANSION 2026-08-02 sequence completion. Dual independent X fetch match. SPN 523."
      ],
      "characterCount": 135
    },
    {
      "sequence": 4,
      "type": "all-clear",
      "timestamp": "2026-03-26T11:22:22-04:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "UPDATE: (Cancer and Genetics): No gas leak identified. Resume normal activities unless directed otherwise by first responders.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/UFAlert/status/2037188417880998049",
      "sourceDescription": "@UFAlert",
      "annotations": [
        "Dual independent X fetch match 2026-08-02. SPN 523."
      ],
      "characterCount": 126
    }
  ],
  "context": "UF posts UF Alert emergency notices on [@UFAlert](https://x.com/UFAlert).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Evacuate plus avoid/shelter options for gas odor; later unfounded all-clear."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "@UFAlert gas odor",
      "url": "https://x.com/UFAlert/status/2037174649293832541",
      "type": "official-social",
      "accessDate": "2026-08-02",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN 523"
    },
    {
      "title": "@UFAlert gas odor",
      "url": "https://x.com/UFAlert/status/2037178200241955042",
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      "accessDate": "2026-08-02",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN 523"
    },
    {
      "title": "@UFAlert gas odor",
      "url": "https://x.com/UFAlert/status/2037188417880998049",
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      "accessDate": "2026-08-02",
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      "archiveNotes": "SPN 523"
    },
    {
      "title": "@UFAlert no change",
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      "type": "official-social",
      "accessDate": "2026-08-02",
      "archiveUrl": null,
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  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "public-r1",
    "florida",
    "gas-leak",
    "uf-alert"
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  "dateAdded": "2026-08-02",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-08-02",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}